Byers Green Primary School
URN: 114070 • Spennymoor DL16 7PN
Overview
- Name
- Byers Green Primary School
- URN
- 114070
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gill Dodds (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01388603483
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wear View, Spennymoor DL16 7PN
Summary
Byers Green Primary School, located in Spennymoor, County Durham, is a community school catering to children aged 4 to 11 years. With a current enrolment of 72 pupils, the school operates four classes: Reception and Year 1, Year 2, Years 3/4, and Years 5/6. The school has a capacity of 105 and maintains a strong focus on creating a warm and inclusive environment that fosters a sense of belonging among students and families.
The curriculum at Byers Green is designed to be engaging and rigorous, with an emphasis on nurturing each child's unique talents. The school's ethos is encapsulated in the acronym REACH, which stands for resilience, enjoyment, achievement, care, and honesty. This framework guides the staff in their commitment to supporting the personal and academic growth of every child.
Byers Green Primary School values strong relationships with families and the wider community, frequently inviting parents to participate in various activities such as craft mornings and school plays. The school promotes an open-door policy, encouraging parents to communicate any concerns and seek support throughout their child's educational journey.
The curriculum at Byers Green is designed to be engaging and rigorous, with an emphasis on nurturing each child's unique talents. The school's ethos is encapsulated in the acronym REACH, which stands for resilience, enjoyment, achievement, care, and honesty. This framework guides the staff in their commitment to supporting the personal and academic growth of every child.
Byers Green Primary School values strong relationships with families and the wider community, frequently inviting parents to participate in various activities such as craft mornings and school plays. The school promotes an open-door policy, encouraging parents to communicate any concerns and seek support throughout their child's educational journey.
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- Byers Green Primary School (other)
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- Mission Statement (other)
- School Admissions (other)
- School Policies (other)
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 72
- Boys
- 35
- Girls
- 37
- FSM %
- 40.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-11-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 72 | 35 | 37 | 105 | 40.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 72 | 36 | 36 | 105 | 44.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 82 | 35 | 47 | 105 | 37.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 82 | 35 | 47 | 105 | 37.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 84 | 39 | 45 | 105 | 32.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 87 | 44 | 43 | 105 | 26.40 |
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